DMLab North West is the Manchester-based part of Drake Music’s pioneering research and development work into new accessible musical instruments.
Our Events
DMLab North West holds regular free, open, accessible, participatory events at SODA (School of Digital Arts) in Manchester, and the occasional session at Hackspace Manchester.
DMLab NW sessions happen on every 3rd Tuesday of the month, 6pm – 8:30pm.
DMLab NW Dates:
15 September 2026 at Hackspace Manchester (updated 08 Sep)
20 October 2026 at SODA
17 November 2026 at SODA
15 December 2026 at SODA
Sessions bring together d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent musicians, music technologists, coders and instrument-makers to discuss and develop innovative projects. DMLab North West is open to all. We are a friendly and supportive community of creative, collaborative individuals committed to opening up opportunities for d/Deaf, Disabled and Neurodivergent people of all ages to access music.
- Are you a d/Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent musician interested in finding out more about how tech can help you develop your sound?
- Are you a technologist/maker interested in music and sound?
- Are you a d/Deaf, Disabled and/or Neurodivergent person who isn’t yet a musician but would like to be?
Then DMLab North West is for you!
At DMLab sessions:
- Experiments are explored
- Challenges are set and overcome
- Instruments are invented
- Music is made
DMLab events are inclusive, fun, and relaxed.
“The meetings are super fun. That’s what I really enjoy. It is just a really good bunch of people and they’re really into what they’re doing. Intelligent, interesting, friendly people.”
DMLab North West participant
How to join
If you’d like to attend DMLab North West, sign up via Eventbrite for free.
Find Hackspace Manchester on Google Maps
If you have any questions, need parking, or to check accessibility, you can email dmlabnw@drakemusic.org